2004 Hajj stampede

The 2004 Hajj stampede resulted in the deaths of at least 251 pilgrims on 1 February 2004 during the Hajj in Mecca.[1][2] The incident took place during the ritual stoning of three pillars in the Mina valley, close to Mecca, on the final day of Hajj ceremonies.[3] More than 200 people were injured, and the incident became the worst tragedy during the Hajj since 1990.[4]

2004 Hajj stampede
Date1 February 2004 (2004-02-01)
LocationMina, Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Deaths251+
Non-fatal injuries244+

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